Tag: Prescription Drugs
Metformin Use Linked to Less Vitamin B12 Measurement
Metformin users are less likely to receive vitamin B12 testing after adjustment for confounding variables
ASCO: Alvimopan Helpful for Men Undergoing Testicular CA Surgery
Reduction in mean hospital length of stay and enhanced gastrointestinal recovery with alvimopan
Liraglutide May Blunt Impact of Exercise in Dysregulated T2DM
Improvement in early diastolic myocardial tissue velocity in placebo, not liraglutide group
Dulaglutide Linked to Higher Adherence in T2DM
Higher adherence, lower discontinuation versus exenatide once weekly or liraglutide
Similar Adverse Event Risk for Typical, Atypical Antipsychotics
However, greater use of brain imaging associated with atypical APMs after cardiac surgery in seniors
Lixisenatide Beneficial in Seniors With Uncontrolled Diabetes
Improved HbA1c reduction versus placebo in older patients uncontrolled on current medications
Cholesterol Lowering Rx Cuts Recurrence in Breast Cancer
Initiation of CLM during endocrine tx tied to improved disease-free survival, recurrence-free intervals
ACP Issues Guideline for Treating Acute, Subacute, Chronic LBP
Recommendations state opioids should be last resort for pain
Short-Course Tocilizumab May Up Hep B Reactivation in RA
Three patients with chronic HBV infection had reactivation, but they were asymptomatic
Use of Multiple CNS-Affecting Drugs Increasing Among Seniors
Psychiatrist cautions doctors and patients to consider risks and benefits of each drug
